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Offline louieparker

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Hawk Pistol
« on: March 21, 2020, 05:30:16 PM »
Does anyone have photos of the top and bottom view of he Nicholas Hawk pistol. The one Pippert owned in the seventies....LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2020, 02:23:16 AM »
I don't have a clue as to its whereabouts, but wonder if you're thinking of building a copy of it?
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2020, 02:35:13 AM »
John I have been trying to get motivated enough to do something..  I thought I would do a generic pistol just for a project.. But like a lot of my projects it has evolved into maybe a Hawk Pistol. Not positive.. Still a bit of research to do. But I spent the day working on a pistol barrel..I hope it ends up in an actual pistol. Time will tell...LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2020, 02:49:49 AM »
Louie, I've looked through what books I have  including Whiskers pistol book. All I can find are the two side views.   Funny you should take on a project like this . I had been thinking my     next purchase should be a Hawk pistol by you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2020, 05:13:36 AM »
And I'd love to see a Louie Parker Hawk pistol as well!  ;D
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2020, 05:53:36 AM »
Louie, here is a copy of a Hawk pistol.Is this the one you are asking about?
https://www.longrifle.com/artisans-works/artisans-works/fabulous-flintlock-pistol-by-jerry-kirklin/

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2020, 02:40:01 PM »
Joe  Yes that's the pistol. I have always admired Hawk's work.  Still hoping to find a couple of photos. I am not aiming for an exact copy of that pistol. But don't want to stray from details that Hawk used on either the rifles or the pistol . In other words I may use some details that can be seen on Hawk rifle... Louie

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2020, 04:23:44 PM »
Louie,

Would this thread receive more attention in the Antiques or Gun Building sections?  I'll be happy to move it, if you think it will help.   BTW, will look forward to seeing your rendition of a Hawk pistol.

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« Last Edit: March 22, 2020, 10:02:24 PM by Ky-Flinter »
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2020, 05:11:19 PM »
Ky flinter move it ..   LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2020, 07:47:12 PM »
I have always admired that pistol too Louis, and about thirty years ago, I built a loose copy for my buddy Leatherbelly (may he RIP).  For what it's worth, I post some pics of it here...

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2020, 09:25:45 PM »
Taylor you have great taste in pistols.  Thats also a great looking copy of his work.. Bet your friend was very proud of it...
I guess you have the same photos that I have. Only left and right.  May be all there  is out there.. Thanks for the photos...LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2020, 08:22:11 AM »
Louie, I like Hawk's work, too. I don't think I have seen that pistol before. It would be a dandy to make a copy of it, though.  I would love to see what you do with it.

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2020, 03:55:59 PM »
Joe I hope I can get my act together and do the job. Not sure right now.  I am on a  temporary round of medicine that has my head all screwed up. I Can't think or or sleep.  Take a measurement and then not why.. I believe the cure is worse than the problem.  We will see....Louie

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2020, 06:36:04 PM »
This barrel would look good in it  ;D


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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2020, 07:52:16 PM »
Shreckmeister    You could saw that section out and send it to me..  LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2020, 09:42:06 PM »
Louie,  Are you planning to do an inlayed barrel  like that?
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2020, 11:25:33 PM »
 Shreckmeister  As yet I don't know what the barrel has on it. If anything.. So for no photos found..  But I certainly like that.  LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2020, 02:21:36 AM »
Hope we can see the pics too. One of my favorite makers
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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2020, 02:41:41 AM »
Joe i hope I have something to show you.. But will be awhile....LP

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Re: Hawk Pistol
« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2020, 10:45:26 PM »
Louie, I hope you are feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest and stay strong.